Why Study Criminal Justice?
Are you looking for a way to make a difference while giving back to your community? If you are, then Columbia-Greene’s Criminal Justice program may be the program for you! The field of criminal justice is abound with career opportunities that are meant to serve and protect others. Students of criminal justice complete courses in criminal and procedural law, policing, corrections, psychology, sociology, and political science. This broad foundation prepares students for a variety of professions in law enforcement – including careers in policing, probation and parole, victim advocacy, and cybercrime. Students who complete a degree in Criminal Justice at Columbia-Greene will not only come to learn about the justice system, but will also develop stronger critical thinking skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, refine communication strategies, and learn to think quickly on their feet.
Program Options
Curriculum Code: 1100 I Liberal Arts Credits: 45 I Program Credits: 61
This curriculum prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, economic crime investigation, homeland security or related fields. Proper selection of curriculum electives enables students to further study other academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology or public administration. This program is also appropriate for students considering law school.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 114 | Corrections: Institutional and Community | 3 |
| CJ 211 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ ELE | Criminal Justice Electives | 6 |
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| EN 102 | Composition and Literature | 3 |
| HU ELE | Humanities Electives | 6 |
| MA ELE | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| SC ELE | Lab Science Elective | 3 |
| PS ELE | Political Science Elective | 3 |
| PY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SO 207 | Criminology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Credits: | 45 | |
| CE 101 | College Experience | 1 |
| CJ 115 | American Policing | 3 |
| GN ELE | General Electives | 12 |
| Program Credits: | 16 | |
| Minimum Credits: | 61 |
Curriculum Code: 0640 I Liberal Arts Credits: 21 I Program Credits: 41
This curriculum prepares students for positions with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement organizations including positions with private and public security agencies. The courses offered fulfill the educational needs of students to aid them in becoming efficient and knowledgeable criminal justice and security personnel.
| Course Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | Composition | 3 |
| EN 105 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| HU ELE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| MA ELE | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| SC ELE | Science Elective | 3 |
| PS ELE | Political Science Elective | 3 |
| PY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Credits: | 21 | |
| CE 101 | College Experience 1 | 1 |
| CJ 102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 114 | Corrections: Institutional and Community | 3 |
| CJ 115 | American Policing | 3 |
| CJ 204 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 211 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 212 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 251 | Criminal Justice Prof. Dev. | 3 |
| CJ ELE | Criminal Justice Elective | 3 |
| CI ELE CS ELE | Computer Information Elective OR Computer Science Elective | 3 |
| GN ELE | General Electives | 6 |
| PE 118 | Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement 1 | 1 |
| SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SO 207 SO 209 | Criminology OR Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Program Credits: | 41 | |
| Minimum Credits: | 62 |